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fang

[fang] / fæŋ /






NOUN
tusk
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One of its writers, James Jeremias, was loosely inspired by “Interview,” which may be why Kiefer Sutherland’s rebellious vampire, David, feels spiritually closer to Lestat than the sparkly fang boys of “The Twilight Saga.”

From Salon ● Jun. 13, 2026

Once the swelling subsided, the spider's fang marks could be seen as well as the toxin making his way through his foot.

From BBC ● Nov. 27, 2023

Those are definitely not the hybrids, despite “the fur and fang and fury” that Moreno-Garcia unleashes as justice claws its way through the book’s final pages.

From Washington Post ● Jul. 28, 2022

They also took screenshots of products offered for sale on Facebook, from elephant ivory bracelets and rings trimmed in 14-karat gold to intricate happy buddha ivory carvings, whole rhino horns, and tiger fang pendants.

From National Geographic ● Dec. 18, 2020

“There’s a whole army of us camped down in the church. When I tell Cluny how you treated me, ho ho, just wait, that’s all. We’ll be back, by the fang we will.”

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

When she rebuffs him by calling him an animal, he smiles widely, showcasing fangs one could rightly describe as gorgeous, and coos, “We are all animals, my lady.”

From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026

Whether associated with the deadly reputation of the Black Widow or the fictional bite that transformed Spider-Man, fangs have become one of the most recognizable features of spiders.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 2026

Most British spiders couldn't bite you if they tried; their fangs are too small or weak to penetrate human skin.

From BBC ● Apr. 13, 2026

The vampire Remmick is more than just an antagonist with fangs.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 24, 2026

Klawde was crouched down low and baring his fangs.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth




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